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Octopus Intelligence: Multi-Armed, Multi-Brained
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The octopus is a creature with three hearts, blue blood, and a donut-shaped brain. Yet, there are still more surprising facts about it.

Chemistry and Micro-Nutrition
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever wondered about the energy that enables you to think and move? The answer lies in the chemical interactions occurring in our bodies.

Does the Brain Age?
(Human Body)

When we talk about aging, we usually think of wrinkles, joint stiffness, declining fitness, among other bodily symptoms, but does the brain age?

Who is Craig Venter?
(Inventions and Innovations)

It is impossible to discuss the genomic revolution without mentioning Craig Venter, one of the most influential and controversial scientists.

Chemistry of Unconsciousness: The Smell of Fear
(Human Body)

Have you ever suddenly felt nervous as you stepped into a room full of people waiting for a job interview or a life-changing exam?

Microorganisms in the Kitchen: From Fermentation to Food Preservation
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

In the culinary world, several microscopic organisms are unsung heroes and essential tools; the unknown soldiers behind several beloved flavors.

Whales Valley: From Ocean to Desert
(Earth Sciences)

The features of Planet Earth change across the ages; a prime example is the Whales Valley at the heart of the Western Desert of Egypt.

 

From Pea Breeding to Laws of Inheritance: How did Gregor Mendel write a New Story in Biology?
(Inventions and Innovations)

Gregor Mendel, the founder of modern genetics, had no idea that his experiments on peas in the Brno monastery garden would lead him to a great discovery in biology.

Personalized Medicine: Unlocking the Secrets of Individual Health
(Health and Diseases)

While we may share common experiences, such as exposure to the same virus, our individual responses can vary dramatically. 

Lighting Up Their Own World
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Even though humans cannot physically light up, other creatures that we share this Earth with can! While we cannot see in the dark, and therefore rely heavily on artificial light to help us see when night falls, some creatures have eyes that are built to help them see at night, while others have the ability to create their own light.

Brain Taste Buds
(Human Body)

When you order your favourite dessert, your brain can determine the taste of this mouth-watering sight without actually tasting it. This has paved the way for scientists in the last decade to determine how can the brain associate the sight to the taste without the tongue tasting it?

Artificial Blood: A New Medical Era
(Health and Diseases)

Medical research never ceases to find solutions for fixing harmed organs; however, one might have never thought that our blood could be replaced.

Senses and Memories
(Human Body)

Our five senses leave memory imprints on different parts of our brains to help us retain information later.

Biodiversity: Why Should We Care?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Biodiversity is the very heart of our life. It is the extraordinary variety of living creatures and ecological communities growing and interacting with each other all over the world. 

Oh, If I Could Fly
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Birds are on the move as annual migration is an integral part of the avian life-cycle. They fly tens of thousands of kilometers in search for more convenient ecological conditions, safer habitats, food, and mating grounds. 

A Healthier Ramadan
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Ramadan is a great opportunity to boost health benefits related to fasting; so how could Ramadan serve as a chance toward a better lifestyle?

Facts and Myths of Pregnancy
(Human Body)

Every woman is thrilled when she learns that she is pregnant, but common misconceptions can help anxiety sneak into her.

The Lunar Effect: Fact or Fiction?
(Health and Diseases)

Some legends say that the full Moon brings out the worst in people, causing them to act strangely, but does it have this power?

Samia Eltemtamy: An Egyptian Scientist and Pioneer of Human Genetics
(Inventions and Innovations)

Children suffering from severe cases attracted Prof. Samia's attention, and she realized that genetics is the key to solving these mysteries.

What Do You Know about Face Blindness (Prosopagnosia)?
(Health and Diseases)

A neurological disorder causes a person to not recognize or distinguish faces; not related to memory loss, vision impairment or disabilities.

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